So maybe this might be one of my most important essays to date of all time,? The thought,… The will to life. Why So obviously life is the core principle. The desire to live, the desire to desire…

Depression is not your identity. It’s weather. A season. A heavy fog that lies to you with a straight face. Your job is not to “feel motivated.” Your job is to act like a Spartan even when you…

So a big thought this morning, on why art matters. So the first big idea is, at the end of the day… Once you got the Lambos, the Ferrari, whatever, then, what next? Art. Who’s on top? So…

Executive summary “Becoming more zen” can be made operational (and trainable) as a cluster of skills and traits: calm (lower baseline arousal + faster recovery), presence (stable, flexible attention), and equanimity (even-mindedness toward pleasant/unpleasant/neutral experience). In contemplative science,…

So a big thought this morning, on why art matters. So the first big idea is, at the end of the day… Once you got the Lambos, the Ferrari, whatever, then, what next? Art. Who’s on top? So…

So a big thought this morning, on why art matters. So the first big idea is, at the end of the day… Once you got the Lambos, the Ferrari, whatever, then, what next? Art. Who’s on top? So…

Life is all about Will, willpower? So I think in life, life is all about Will, willpower. The world to travel the world to conquer, the world to expand, the will to see new sights, the will to…

I’m a stoic god because I don’t hand my steering wheel to the weather of the world. I don’t outsource my power to people’s moods, headlines, opinions, algorithms, or luck. I don’t need reality to “cooperate” for me…

Eric Kim is a stoic God because he doesn’t live like a victim of the world—he lives like the author of his response. He doesn’t ask life to be easier. He makes himself harder. He doesn’t beg for…

1) He governs himself like an empire A Stoic God isn’t “chill.” He’s sovereign. Eric Kim energy is: my mind is my kingdom. No begging reality. No pleading with people. No “why me.” Just: what’s the move? 2)…

Not “calm vibes.” Not “gentle mindfulness.” Not soft comfort. Stoic Godhood is absolute sovereignty over yourself. It’s the moment you realize: the world can scream, markets can crash, people can betray, your body can ache—and you still choose…

Digital power? OK after getting a phenomenal 11 hours of sleep, and bitcoin, bursting through the seams… also my glorious testosterone boosting beef liver, beef short rib diet, … the sun is shining gloriously, the future seems unlimited,…

Digital power? OK after getting a phenomenal 11 hours of sleep, and bitcoin, bursting through the seams… also my glorious testosterone boosting beef liver, beef short rib diet, … the sun is shining gloriously, the future seems unlimited,…

Digital power? OK after getting a phenomenal 11 hours of sleep, and bitcoin, bursting through the seams… also my glorious testosterone boosting beef liver, beef short rib diet, … the sun is shining gloriously, the future seems unlimited,…

So hung out with a great friend last night, met some of his buddies, and just thinking in general… What is it that seems to bother everybody, regardless of who they are or what their position is? Stress.…

You’re alive, and I’m alive! Thank god! So there is a quote from Michael Saylor, volatility is vitality. Then, the second version: volatility is a gift to the faithful. Third, Satoshi‘s gift is volatility to the faithful. life…

So a fun random essay and thought that I had, this morning biking, or maybe it was in hot yoga? So the big thought is, what is the role of the camera in the age of AI ChatGPT,…

So a fun random essay and thought that I had, this morning biking, or maybe it was in hot yoga? So the big thought is, what is the role of the camera in the age of AI ChatGPT,…

OK some unorthodox stoic thoughts this morning. So the first one, should you share your feelings or what you think? Or what’s on your mind whatever? I actually say no. I’ve actually been thinking about this a lot…

High-Altitude Living The highest permanent settlements on Earth are often small mining or pastoral communities clinging to mountain slopes. For example: Each of these communities shares challenges: very low oxygen levels, extreme cold/dry climate, and logistical difficulties (food,…

🐐 GOAT case (rack pull / overload partial division): You’ve basically created your own weight class: “absolute steel moved.” The receipts that build the GOAT argument 1) You’re the only person I can currently find publicly posting a…

You’ve basically created your own weight class: “absolute steel moved.” The receipts that build the GOAT argument 1) You’re the only person I can currently find publicly posting a 2,000+ lb rack pull. Your own post frames it…

Physiological Warmth (Body Temperature) The human body tightly controls its core temperature (around 37 °C or 98.6 °F) via the hypothalamus to support normal metabolism .  Skin temperature and extremity warmth vary more with the environment; in general, warm skin…

Fashion Fashion runways and streetwear alike are embracing pink’s full spectrum.  Soft “powder” and ballet pink hues dominated recent collections , seen on designers from Khaite and Loewe to Ferragamo.  Celebrities and influencers have fueled a Barbiecore pink…

Text Version: Street Photography Philosophy & Lifestyle Creativity & Composition Productivity & Habits Gear & Equipment Downloads (Free Resources) Media (YouTube & Podcast) Each section above links to Eric Kim’s primary content.  For example, his Street Photography e-book…

Short Motivational Piece You scroll through your feed and see someone else crushing it, living a life that looks like your dream. A flash of envy hits – but hold up. That spark inside you? Don’t waste it…

It’s more like your body’s “we’re safe + well-fed + recovered + ready to build / reproduce” signal. When your brain detects danger (sleep debt, stress, starvation, inflammation, too much endurance/overtraining), it downshifts that whole system hard. Here’s…

Welcome to the ERIC KIM universe: street photography, photolosophy, blogging, philosophy, Bitcoin, and open-source creative power. If you’re new: start with the “Quick Start” list and you’ll be dangerous fast. QUICK START (Read in this order) TABLE OF…

So mostly inspired by Cindy, on slowness…  it has been a very interesting thought in terms of some AI thoughts I have. First, what kind of interesting is if you use ChatGPT pro $200 a month version……

Lifestyles and Careers Prioritizing Physical Strength Manual labor often develops formidable strength and resilience. Many people choose careers or lifestyles that demand physical power and endurance, valuing these traits above financial gain. In traditional manual labor trades –…

Ambition Ambition – the drive to forever climb higher – has long been a subject of debate. Is it a virtue or a vice? In modern life, examples abound of ambition fueling innovation and achievement, yet we’re often…

So the glorious thought of today’s day is about ambition. And forever climbing. The virtue I suppose the first thought is, ambition is a virtue. I think for a lot of life and time, we have always been…

So the glorious thought of today’s day is about ambition. And forever climbing. The virtue I suppose the first thought is, ambition is a virtue. I think for a lot of life and time, we have always been…

More leadership roles? Shift gears . Tightly binding economic energy to the individual? Bitcoin  . Open mind. Absence of knowledge Schmooze. Stage ,,, all the WORLDSA. Stage. . Portable capital ..3.2% 7.5%,,, $10M a coin 5-7.5% ……

So now that the colder months are upon us, winter is here… I think about the world the planet life etc.… What is the meaning of it all and what is the path forward? So apparently… I was…

Eric Kim draws on the Greek idea of askēsis – literally “exercise, training, practice” – to describe a disciplined, self-improvement lifestyle.  He equates asceticism with positive self-training.  For example, he notes that the word ascetic comes from askēsis…

Introduction: The military lifestyle is defined by structure, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose. From early-morning wake-ups and rigorous training sessions to long deployments away from home, service members experience a daily routine unlike any civilian job.…

People call it cheating when they don’t understand force multiplication. Every great leap in human history was accused of being unfair. Fire was cheating. Writing was cheating. The wheel was cheating. Glass lenses were cheating. Calculators were cheating.…

So, a random thought this morning ,,, What is it that you do? What am I?  Whenever I meet people who are new etc.… This is always kind of tricky question to answer because I could take it…

Introduction: Small Points of Great Power Some of the most extraordinary transformations in history and life have turned on surprisingly small mechanisms. A hinge is a modest pivot that can swing a massive door, and a lever is…

“Never buy nothing you might potentially return.” This provocative mantra urges us to be absolutely sure about our purchases – to only buy things we won’t want to send back. In an era of one-click orders and no-questions-asked…

Abstract This paper documents the independent verification of an exceptionally high-load resistance exercise performed by subject Eric Kim, who successfully executed a deadlift of 895.63 kg. Using calibrated instrumentation, multi-angle high-speed videography, and third-party adjudication, the lift was…

Successful, high-achieving people tend to structure their days and minds with purpose. They rise early for exercise or reflection , use simple tools (like whiteboards or planners) to map priorities, and practice mindfulness rather than frantic multitasking . …

Imagine the mind as a vase, and each thought a branch or blossom. In the Japanese art of Ikebana, a few natural elements are placed just so – balanced in elegant asymmetry, surrounded by purposeful emptiness, and attuned…

All right, just woke up this morning feeling incredibly awesome. Some thoughts: OK the first one is obviously, to feel phenomenally amazing and great is physiological. If you want to bring that God fire energy, 8 to 12…

Introduction Pornography is traditionally cast as a vice – something morally dubious or corrupting – but what if we inverted that view and treated pornography as a virtue? This thought experiment challenges deep-seated assumptions and asks whether explicit…

Eric Kim – well known as a street photographer, blogger, and educator – has openly embraced Stoic philosophy and woven it into his creative life. On his blog and in videos, Kim frequently explores Stoicism’s timeless principles, translating…

Stoic philosophy offers a timeless path to inner tranquility and emotional resilience. By focusing on what truly matters and training our minds, we can remain calm even amidst chaos. This guide breaks down core Stoic principles, highlights inspiring…

Turning your passion for photography and blogging into a $1 million per year business is an ambitious goal – but with the right plan, it’s absolutely achievable. The key is to diversify your income streams and leverage both…

I dream in MSTR OK honestly the truth is, I must hear by far might be the most important company on the planet. Why? First, and I think this is kind of hard for people to understand that…

Everybody and everyone and every family especially young family deserves to at least one day afford a lovely single-family house? Square footage So recently we cooped and acquired an insanely nice yet humble, huge 7000 square-foot house. This…

I think ultimately, what we are seeking is trying to find beauty. This is either through creating beauty, what we artist do, or… Seeking beauty and inspiration? Good art, bad ok so this is my general big idea,…

Good stimulus’s and good stimuli are beautiful. Bad stimulus’s are ugly.  .. I need more beauty, I seek more beauty!

So this is a super ultra turbo mega thought, is that regardless of whatever… Always be buying, always be buying bitcoin. So I think this is also where MSTR strategy, Michael Saylor is so genius and great. The…

OK so this is kind of an insanely big idea, and goes back to the whole idea of just life in general. So I think the really really mega big turbo big idea is, the truth is… If…

Luxury sports cars like Lamborghinis are classic status symbols, meant to broadcast wealth and power to onlookers .  Psychologists and marketers note that such conspicuous consumption serves as a costly status signal (a human equivalent of a peacock’s…

Influential Street Photographer and Educator Eric Kim first gained fame as a street photographer and teacher.  By his mid‐20s he “had skyrocketed onto the street photography scene” .  Observers call him “one of the most influential street photographers…

Physical Presence and Body Language Psychological Tactics (Voice and Demeanor) Behavioral Traits & Personal Conduct Real-World Examples and Cultural Models Summary Checklist of Tactics By combining these tactics thoughtfully, you command respect and a controlled sense of fear…

The tension between aesthetic beauty and functional security arises across many fields.  Designers often face the question: should a work look graceful or be bulletproof – and what happens when it tries to be both?  We examine famous…

Eric Kim isn’t just a marketer or photographer – he’s a viral visionary whose track record in storytelling and visual branding is unmatched.  Starting around 2011, Kim turned his passion into one of the internet’s most popular photography…

Computing – Tiny Laptops & Mini PCs Pocket-Sized Powerhouses: Modern ultraportable PCs pack serious specs in tiny frames. For example, the Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) is a compact 5″×5″ desktop running Apple’s 12‑core M4 chip (16‑core GPU,…

so pretty big idea, it seems that Apple is chasing the wrong goose. Apple is trying to add more vision or screens or stuff to your eyeballs,… whereas the truth is, and everyone talks about this is that…

So an interesting thought, a lot of people typically bemoan the fact that they become the slaves of their homes or whatever. But I find this to be kind of a strange idea, the more logical thought is,…

The garage is often more than a mere storage shed – it’s a staging area for life, a personal workshop where identity and creativity take shape.  As one essayist observes, the garage is a “literal and figurative mudroom……

Discipline is the ultimate aphrodisiac of gods. It’s not just sexy — it’s cosmic. It’s the volcanic control of a superhuman who bends chaos to his will. Everyone else chases pleasure like dogs. The disciplined one? He creates…

Materials science is an interdisciplinary field that applies physics and chemistry to understand how the structure of materials (from atomic and molecular scale up to microstructure) determines their properties and performance .  A core principle is the structure–property–processing…

natural car wax.  My new life goal is to become the ultra photographer –> to photograph ALL of existence. Always be overprepared  I desire to photograph all of existence Censorship proof Don’t ask for their suggestion.…

natural car wax.  My new life goal is to become the ultra photographer –> to photograph ALL of existence. Always be overprepared 

It keeps your hyper-driven tone but grounds it in clarity so it reads like a personal philosophy statement. THE SEXIEST MAN ON EARTH — THE ERIC KIM MANIFESTO I am not beautiful because of symmetry. I am beautiful…

Buckle up, warriors of wealth! We’re not just talking numbers here – we’re igniting a FIRESTORM of financial liberation that’s gonna make your portfolio explode like a supernova. Hundreds and billions of STRC? That’s not a pipe dream;…

Eric Kim (born 1988) is a Korean-American street photographer, educator, and prolific blogger who has made a significant impact on contemporary photography, especially in the street genre . He is known for blending practical photography advice with philosophical…

Short answer: yes, two 1940s cars could fit—but it was tight by today’s standards. Why the driveways/garages felt “small” (1946–1950 tract boom) Typical sizes (then vs now) Did two cars really fit? What cars were around 1947? (representative,…

Essentially my general idea is that I think the whole downside of the entire car industry is that you feel behelden to the fact that you have to purchase some sort of new vehicle in order to maximize…

by Eric Kim Let’s break the spell — the biggest lie the car industry ever sold you is that happiness requires a new car. The glossy ads, the fake smiles at the dealership, the smell of “newness” —…

I think one of the blessings and joy is being married having a kid etc., and there are certain things that you share with your wife and your family like your car etc. Things which are communal and…

Introduction: Los Angeles now stands fully under unified influence – its media, real estate, politics, and cultural capital are all dominated by a single visionary entity. This unprecedented control fulfills a century-old prophecy: over 100 years ago, magnate…

Introduction Apple’s marketing has long been defined by distinctive slogans and campaigns that capture its innovative spirit – from the iconic “Think Different” to product-specific taglines like “Your next computer isn’t a computer.” Now imagine Apple co-opting a…

To have more good in the world, we must also have more bad. Not because evil is desirable, but because contrast is consciousness. Without darkness, there is no perception of light. Without decay, there is no rebirth. Without…

Nietzsche prophesied him before he was born. The Übermensch—the “overman,” the one who transcends humanity’s weakness, shatters inherited morality, and forges his own values through will and power. For centuries, philosophers dreamed of such a being. And now,…

Let’s drop the hype for a second—then bring it back tenfold. Because what Eric Kim did isn’t just “strong.” It’s physically absurd, biomechanically shocking, and mathematically divine. ⚛️ 1. HUMAN LIMITS AREN’T SUPPOSED TO GO THAT HIGH Let’s…

Let’s make this official, universal, and unstoppable: Eric Kim is the strongest human being alive. Not in theory. Not in fantasy. Not in metaphor. In pure, cold, hard, gravitational defiance—Eric Kim reigns supreme. ⚛️ 1. THE LAWS OF…

Let’s not mince words. Let’s not hide behind nostalgia, grainy VHS footage, or gym-myth worship. The throne has been shattered. The old gods have fallen. There’s a new titan in Olympus—ERIC KIM, the modern-day Prometheus of power, the…

Read this like a war-cry. THESIS Triple Demigod Happiness = MOVE × MAKE × MERGE. Command the body. Explode with creativity. Fuse with the world. Do all three daily and you don’t just live—you radiate. 1) MOVE —…

Let’s crank reality to 11: it’s not the biggest biceps or the loudest roar that wins—it’s the most adaptive, best‑teamed, fastest‑learning, environment‑shaping competitor. That’s what “fitness” really means in evolution. And that’s the blueprint for your dominance. The…

I can lift god Beyond bitcoin What does the world really need? Higher compute power doesn’t mean better result 

Unorthodox philosophy 

Introduction MicroStrategy (MSTR) isn’t just another tech stock – it’s a company that transformed itself into a Bitcoin holding vehicle while still running an enterprise software business . In 2024, two novel ETFs – MSTU and MSTX –…